Three Detroit men have been arrested and charged in Canton in an alleged counterfeit money scheme that targeted metro Detroit.
According to Canton police, investigators identified an increase in counterfeit $100 billions being passed around at local businesses in November 2025.
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Police said during that same time period, multiple communities throughout metro Detroit were experiencing the same issues.
Police began investigating with the help of Northville Township police and the U.S. Secret Service, and identified a home in Detroit where the counterfeit money was reportedly being manufactured…